Esoteric F-03A

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The goal of Esoteric was to develop one of the most sought-after available amplifiers. They have combined a fully symmetrical preamplifier and a Class-A power amplifier - both directly derived from its esteemed Grandioso line. The integrated amplifier F-03A features a distinctive dual-monaural construction that extends across all stages. From the preamplifier inputs to the final stage of the power amplifier output, it brings out the full audio potential of the highesteemed digital players of the K and N series from Esoteric.

Sound expression, symphonic beauty, artistic passion, the spatial feeling of the concert hall, the enthusiasm of the audience. Master Sound Works by Esoteric is an audio product concept that reproduces all musical information in original master recordings using the most advanced technology available today.

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Technical data:

Output power: 30 Wpc at 8 Ohm, 60 Wpc at 4 Ohm
Total harmonic distortion: 0.006% (1 kHz, 8 Ohm, 30 W)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 104dB (IHF-A)
Damping factor: 370
Inputs: Two balanced XLR connectors, five unbalanced RCA connectors, external preamp inputs (balanced); optional DAC card (OP-DAC1)
Input impedance: 10k Ohm (Line), 47k Ohm (mm Phono), 100 Ohm (mc Phono), 47k Ohm (external preamp in)
Outputs: Two pairs of binding posts with speaker A/B switching; preamp out jacks (balanced and unbalanced)
Tone controls: +/–12 dB at 63 Hz, 630 Hz, 14 kHz in 0.5 dB steps
Dimensions: 17.6″ x 7.6″ x 18.5″
Weight: 32 kg